Strange Brew
“Something funny is brewing at Elsinore Castle...”
Synopsis
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
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Strange Brew (1983) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-10
Top Cast
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Dave Thomas
Doug McKenzie
Rick Moranis
Bob McKenzie
Max von Sydow
Brewmeister Smith
Paul Dooley
Claude Elsinore
Lynne Griffin
Pam Elsinore
Angus MacInnes
Jean LaRose
Roger Dunn
Beer Store Clerk
Tom Harvey
The Inspector
Mel Blanc
Voice of Mr. McKenzie
Len Doncheff
Jack Hawkland
J. Winston Carroll
Fire Chief
Douglas Campbell
Henry Green
Brian McConnachie
Ted
Jill Frappier
Gertrude
David Beard
The Judge
Robert Windsor
Bailiff
David Clement
Man in the Alley
Paddy Sampson
Pensioner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$2.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Steve De Jarnatt, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Strange Brew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis
Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Steve De Jarnatt, William Shakespeare
Charles Fox
Steven Poster
Patrick McMahon
Jack Grossberg, Louis M. Silverstein
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Thomas
Writer
Dave Thomas
Director
Rick Moranis
Director
Rick Moranis
Writer
Patrick McMahon
Editor
Larry S. Wells
Costume Design
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Louis M. Silverstein
Producer
David L. Snyder
Production Design
Steve De Jarnatt
Writer
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Brew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Brew about?
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
Who directed Strange Brew?
Strange Brew was directed by Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis.
Who stars in Strange Brew?
The principal cast of Strange Brew includes Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Max von Sydow, Paul Dooley, Lynne Griffin.
When was Strange Brew released and how long is it?
Strange Brew was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Strange Brew?
Strange Brew had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Strange Brew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Brew was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Brew?
Strange Brew holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).